Assistant Director Academic, Biology, College of Arts and Sciences

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Job Overview

The successful applicant for this position will be able to manage, prepare and assist instruction of two large undergraduate Microbiology laboratory courses (approximately 400 students per semester). Duties include, but are not limited to: setting up, re-stocking, and resetting teaching labs; washing and disinfecting laboratory glassware; treatment and disposal of biohazardous waste; growth and maintenance of bacterial cultures; preparing and dispensing bacterial cultures for student use; updating labs and procedures, operating the Canvas Learning Management Software; instructing laboratory sections; and use/maintenance of standard lab equipment including autoclaves, microscopes, balances, and dishwashers.

This is a 12-month staff position, which will include assigned duties from the department head, based on need, during the summer period. Additional responsibilities include holding office hours to meet with students, replying to student communications in a timely manner and coordinating and collaborating with faculty, students and staff teaching and supporting the course.

Essential Functions

• Assist in all aspects of running large Microbiology teaching laboratories
• Preparation of all materials for Microbiology teaching laboratories, including administrative items (e.g., course organization and restructuring).
• Prepare, supervise and troubleshoot the use of lab equipment and/or experiments.
• Perform additional duties (e.g., safety assessment) based on departmental need.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Trainings/Certifications

N/A

Required Experience

Academic positions will require specific educational credentials and experience related to the program for which the position is responsible.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Two (2) years of experience in Microbiology Labs and/or aseptic technique.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in a Natural Science field (General Biology, Microbiology, or related field)

Application Process Information

All applications must be submitted online at  (Requisition # 102535 ). Interested applicants should submit the following:

• A cover letter explaining your interest in the position.
• A curriculum vitae (CV) detailing prior relevant experience.
• A list of three (3) professional references.

• For additional information, please contact the chair of the search committee, Julie Stacey (View email address on apply.j-vers.com)

• Review of applications will begin June 15th, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $55,000

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary up to $55,000 based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click for a list of acceptable documents.

Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the . We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at  View email address on apply.j-vers.com .

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REQ: 102535